None of us on the ship knew one another on the first day, providing us with the chance to reinvent ourselves. Every day was a challenge. Whether or not it was climbing to the top of the rigging, working with a team, or doing an activity in front of our peers, each of us had to step out of our comfort zone. On this voyage I was reminded of my personal strengths and that my past does not have to be my future. I highly recommend the Spirit of Adventure. Thanks to Mrs. Bennett and the Rotary Club for enabling me to have this opportunity. As the quote said on a certificate given to me at the end of the voyage, “Reach for the stars, if you must bow your head let it only be to the tallest mountain.” Don’t be afraid to explore who you are, because as I learned on the trip, only you have the right to decide who that is.

Secondary school teachers and primary school teachers will be holding a joint strike action on Wednesday 29th of May. This is because the PPTA has voted to reject the Government’s latest collective agreement offer because it does not address the issues that have resulted in a crisis of recruitment and retention of quality teachers in New Zealand schools.
Our school will not be providing normal teaching services during the strike on that date. If this is difficult for families, a small number of non-union staff will be available to supervise students if required. Please contact the office to indicate if your child needs to attend school on that day (ph 621-0050).
While we regret the inconvenience we know this will cause, we need to send a clear message to the Government that we are standing strong for our students.
We appreciate your continued support on this important issue.

On Thursday night (16th may) MRGS hosted our community in the school hall for our annual Ramadan Iftar night. Our ME.A.R student leadership team demonstrated their responsibility, hospitality, generosity and care for others by organising and inviting our wider Roskill community to take part in their Iftar meal. Those who came and sat side by side with their peers demonstrated their empathy and support and again the mana of each person was uplifted through this celebration of our Roskill diversity.

On Wednesday night (15th May) MRGS hosted the Roskill Campus Fiafia night. It was an honour to have our Primary and Intermediate students and our passionate and supportive collective fanau join us in our school hall. Our Niuean, Tongan and Samoan Pasifika Polyfest groups each took to the stage alongside the Primary and Intermediate Pasifika groups to proudly showcase their cultures.
Each of these groups performed with intensity, passion, and depths of Roskill pride. Each of the students who took their place on the stage are a strong example of our students achieving proudly, and having their mana uplifted through support and celebration of our diversity.